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PLA25201 Civil Engineering Design Services

TORBAY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Torbay Council, involved the contract titled "PLA25201 Civil Engineering Design Services". This initiative falls under the industry category of consultative engineering and construction services. The project is located in Torquay, UK, specifically within the region UKK42. The process is in the Award stage, having been completed with an active contract commencing on 5 January 2026 and set to conclude on 4 January 2028. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, targeting specific services needed for capital and other projects.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil and structural engineering design services. Small and medium enterprises in this sector, particularly those able to offer ad-hoc resource support for engineering projects, would find this contract desirable due to its supportive role in delivering capital works. As the contract was awarded to Civil Studio Limited, firms with a similar profile or capability may find similar future opportunities with sub-central government entities like Torbay Council beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLA25201 Civil Engineering Design Services

Notice Description

Ad-hoc civil and structural resource to support delivery of the Capital and other projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Eichhorn
Contact Email
claire.eichhorn@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803201201

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIL STUDIO LIMITEDD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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